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Climate change, poverty, refugees, gender equality, human rights and other issues facing the world, explained simply.
9 of 9 global challenges
The defining challenge of our time
The long-term warming of the planet caused mainly by burning coal, oil and gas, which release greenhouse gases that trap heat.
Hundreds of millions still live in extreme poverty
Extreme poverty means not being able to meet basic needs for food, water, shelter, health and education.
Over 100 million people forced from their homes
A refugee is a person who has fled their country because of war, violence or persecution and cannot safely return.
Equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Gender equality means women and men have the same rights, opportunities and freedoms in education, work, family and public life.
Rights that belong to every person
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms every person has, regardless of nationality, sex, religion, language or any other status.
Not enough clean water for everyone
Water scarcity means there is not enough fresh water to meet people's needs, because of growing demand, waste, pollution or drought.
Enough safe, nutritious food for all
Food security means that all people always have access to enough safe and nutritious food for an active and healthy life.
Diseases know no borders
Global health is about protecting people everywhere from diseases and making health care available to all.
Plastic is choking oceans and cities
Plastic waste that is not recycled ends up in rivers, oceans and landfills, where it can last for hundreds of years.